PolitiKit

Engage the federal government in discussions about the automotive import credit remissions framework and other issues related to the federal automotive strategy

Ongoing communication regarding trade-related issues, particularly free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and other import quota systems, as it related to the automotive industry

Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the development of new GHG emissions reductions regulations for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs to increase ZEV adoption and to reduce emissions, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Communication regarding the competitiveness of Canada's auto sector.

Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry.

Discussions on North American trade.

GHG REGULATIONS: Communicating with government officials about greenhouse gas regulations and any related consultations with respect to the current or future Canadian standards.

CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.

Critical Farm Input Strategy - to establish a coordinated approach to ensuring Canadian farmers have reliable and timely access to essential inputs such as fertilizer, crop protection products, energy, and veterinary tools that are fundamental to food production, yet availability is increasingly vulnerable to supply chain volatility, geopolitical instability, and regulatory barriers.

Canadian Organic Standards - standards review, equivalency agreements, standards assurance, standards enforcement.

Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - inclusion of national Organic Action Plan. Organic specific programs and policies to support sector advancement

Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles

The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry.

Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.

Promoting automotive free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement

Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector

LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs"), (ii) ensuring luxury taxes are removed (or reduced) on recreational boats and (iii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

*Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program Kia Canada Inc. Sells a number of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the Canadian market. We are required to provide the products under Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard this incetive program allows Canadians to access these vehicles.

NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy, (ii) participating in various advisory groups and (iii) participating in the government review. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

Agricultural Impact Assessments: Mandate agricultural impact assessments (AIAs) for all federal infrastructure projects, including defence-related projects, and federal land claim decisions that may affect the quality or availability of agricultural land in Canada.

Discussions with offials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship and possible tariffs

To ensure that the labour challenges small business owners face in the restaurant industry are taken into consideration during consultations or development of policies.

Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level.

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.